Dar es Salaam, Feb. 23 -- SIMIYU: THE construction of Lot Five of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, which runs from Mwanza Region to Isaka in Shinyanga Region has reached 63.04 per cent of project implementation.

Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa said on Friday during a one-day visit to Malampaka Town, Simiyu Region that a significance amount of work has already been completed. The minister was in the region to inspect the progress of the project.

“A significant amount of work has already been completed. The construction is progressing well, with embankment works at 89 per cent completion and the construction of bridges and culverts surpassing 70 per cent,” Prof Mbarawa explained.

He noted that the remaini...